Andrew Lokken
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Check out my blog at quartercircleforward.blog
Don’t worry, week 3 of the Quest 64 Check-in is still on the way. But in the meantime, here’s a thing about Virtual Boy on Switch.
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I Love The Stupid Virtual Boy Thing
In 1995, Nintendo released it’s biggest failure, the Virtual Boy. It’s a pair of goggles with two screens, one for each eye, that created the illusion of depth, not dissimilar to how mo…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2026/02/24/i-love-the-stupid-virtual-boy-thing/
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i heard you were looking for an illustration of Olive Oyl using her nintendo famicom, with the tv-net modem peripheral plugged into it, so she can use "daiwa my trade", and make trades on the japanese stock market, with the help of popeye. well here you go
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Apologies for my tardiness, here is week 2 of Quest 64!
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Quest 64 Check-In Week 2
When we last left our intrepid hero, Brian, he had just defeated a powerful burglar and returned peace to Dondoran. Now, the gate he couldn’t open in the forest should be unlocked. After goin…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2026/01/26/quest-64-check-in-week-2/
about 2 months ago
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In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
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One of the main features on my blog is back after a years long absence! And I may have been inspired by seeing memes from
@quest64official.bsky.social
on my feed basically every day…
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Quest 64 Check-In Week 1
When I first started this blog so many years ago, one of the main recurring features was the “Check-In” series. This was a weekly feature where I played a few hours of a long game every…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2026/01/09/quest-64-check-in-week-1/
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Dear Mr.
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, I am playing Quest 64 for the first time. Everything I see online says that I should get Rock L3 when Earth gets to 16. My Earth is currently 17 and I still only have Rock L2. What am I doing wrong?
3 months ago
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Top Ten Games of 2025
As another year comes to an end, it’s once again time to rank video games. Just like every year, my top ten list follows a few simple rules. One, and most obvious, to be eligible, I have to h…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/12/31/top-ten-games-of-2025/
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@grubb.wtf
I don’t know who else to ask and googling isn’t helping. Maybe you can help? I’m trying to figure out if the Analogue 3D can save screenshots to an sd card. Thank you if you answer! And if not it’s cool, you’re not Analogue’s support staff, lol
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Kirby Air Riders Review
When the Switch 2’s early software lineup was revealed, the game that confused me the most was Kirby Air Riders. I’ve never actually played the original Kirby Air Ride on the GameCube, but it was n…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/12/02/kirby-air-riders-review/
4 months ago
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4 months ago
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@aspyr.com
. Giveaway closes on Nov 21st, 6 PM PT. Game is out now on Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 (no upgrade paths)
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Random Game Wednesdays: Conker’s Bad Fur Day (N64)
I’ve started Conker’s Bad Fur Day several times, but for one reason or another, have never finished it. I’m not really sure why, I’m a huge fan of Rare’s games, especi…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/11/12/random-game-wednesdays-conkers-bad-fur-day-n64/
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The Great Video Game Catch Up Post Of 2025
It’s been way too long since I wrote anything. I’m supposed to be doing two posts a week, and yet I haven’t posted anything since my Donkey Kong Bananza review. That doesn’t…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/11/10/the-great-video-game-catch-up-post-of-2025/
5 months ago
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@jon.gvg.io
I checked out the store app after watching your video, and it mostly is exactly what I want! But I noticed my 3D All Stars time is listed as “a few minutes” despite the fact that I’ve beaten all three games on there. I wonder what would cause that?
5 months ago
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@littlekuriboh.bsky.social
did you see this? They’ve confirmed how Zeztz is airing outside of Japan… but if you miss the live stream you’re out of luck.
7 months ago
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Going Bananas: Donkey Kong Bananza Review
It’s been a little over a month since the Switch 2 released, and if you read my impressions post, you know I was very happy with it. That being said, although I really like Mario Kart World, …
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/07/28/going-bananas-donkey-kong-bananza-review/
8 months ago
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I can always count on
@grubb.wtf
and
@tolkoto.com
for some good old fashioned lawyer humor.
8 months ago
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Mario Kart World First Impressions
The Nintendo Switch 2 is here and with it comes it’s flagship title, Mario Kart World. It’s an interesting choice for the main launch title. Usually there’s an epic adventure, lik…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/06/05/mario-kart-world-first-impressions/
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Nintendo Switch 2 First Impressions
After a long wait filled with rumors and speculation, the Nintendo Switch 2 is finally out. I picked mine up at 11 PM last night at my local Best Buy, a long with a ton of other people, many of who…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/06/05/nintendo-switch-2-first-impressions/#more-7229
10 months ago
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Countdown To Switch 2: Best Of The Switch
It’s been eight years since the Nintendo Switch launched, and I’ve talked about it a whole lot on this blog in that time. It’s pretty crazy to think that at the time of this writi…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/05/29/countdown-to-switch-2-best-of-the-switch/
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Countdown To Switch 2: Features I’m Most Excited For
A new Nintendo Console means new things that we can do with it. The Switch 2 is obviously an iteration on the original, and as such includes the vast majority of the same features. But there’…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/05/22/countdown-to-switch-2-features-im-most-excited-for/
10 months ago
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Wario64
11 months ago
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. Giveaway ends on May 18th, 6PM PT Store page:
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@giantbomb.bsky.social
just thought you guys should know, pac-man Krispy Kremes are showing up in grocery stores, not just actual Krispy Kreme locations.
11 months ago
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Share the last 4 games you've played and expose your gaming habits. Hmm.
add a skeleton here at some point
11 months ago
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Random Game Wednesdays: Tetrisphere (N64)
Tetris. There’s a really good chance that I don’t need to explain it to you. You’ve got your pieces made out of four squares, you’re dropping them down a 2D plane and trying…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/05/14/random-game-wednesdays-tetrisphere-n64/
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E3 Or Whatever Predictions 2025
It’s that time of the year again. Big video game announcements are just around the corner, and I’m going to make some predictions about them. They’re probably pretty bad predictio…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/05/13/e3-or-whatever-predictions-2025/
11 months ago
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Countdown To Switch 2: Most Anticipated Games
At the time of this writing, we are twenty-three days away from the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s pretty crazy to think about. The original Switch came out about a year after I starte…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/05/12/countdown-to-switch-2-most-anticipated-games/
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Random Game Wednesdays: Super Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi (SNES)
By some coincidence, the random game chosen for me on the week of Star Wars Day is a Star Wars game. Super Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi, or Super Return Of The Jedi as we always called it, is a ga…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/05/07/random-game-wednesdays-super-star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-snes/
11 months ago
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Wario64
11 months ago
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@wario64.bsky.social
and repost for a chance to win 1 of 10 NA PSN codes for Star Wars: Grand Collection (6 games total) courtesy of
@aspyr.com
. Giveaway ends on May 7th, 6 PM PT. The collection is also currently
$44.99 for PS+ members
US eShop sale
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and repost for a chance to win 1 of 10 Steam codes for Rusty Rabbit courtesy of
@gamesplanet.bsky.social
. Giveaway ends on April 30th, 6 PM PT. Also on sale for $16.99 at Gamesplanet w/ code WARIORABBIT
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Random Game Wednesdays: WCW Backstage Assault (N64)
While browsing a thrift store some time last year, I came across a blue Nintendo 64 cartridge. Upon inspecting it, I learned it was a copy of WCW Backstage Assault, I could have it for less than fi…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/04/30/random-game-wednesdays-wcw-backstage-assault-n64/
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I got a Switch 2 Preorder!
After a particularly frustrating night of being in virtual lines and refreshing web pages, I somehow succeeded in preordering a Nintendo Switch 2. I’m not going to go into too many details, but it …
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/04/26/i-got-a-switch-2-preorder/
11 months ago
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Since she’s probably the most famous person I’ve seen talk about Playdate, I wonder if
@gailsimone.bsky.social
has seen this yet.
add a skeleton here at some point
11 months ago
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A Review Of Big Buck Hunter Arcade For Some Reason
The other day, popular Twitter and Bluesky account, Wario64, posted that Big Buck Hunter Arcade was being delisted from Steam on Tuesday and it was currently $10. With the exception of an old Windo…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/04/16/a-review-of-big-buck-hunter-arcade-for-some-reason/
11 months ago
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How About That Direct?| Nintendo Switch 2 4/2/25
After months of waiting and rampant speculation, we finally got some real information on the Nintendo Switch 2. Obviously, I’ve been losing my mind over the possibilities this whole time. There are…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/04/07/how-about-that-direct-nintendo-switch-2-4-2-25/
12 months ago
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Check out my short review of Carte Blanche by
@howseven.com
for
@play.date
! It’s a game that’s quickly become part of my nightly routine.
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Carte Blanche Review
Not every video game needs to be an epic adventure that breaks new ground. Sometimes, it’s nice to just have an easy and convenient way to play a classic card game or two. This is the category of g…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/03/16/carte-blanche-review/
about 1 year ago
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Carte Blanche Review
Not every video game needs to be an epic adventure that breaks new ground. Sometimes, it’s nice to just have an easy and convenient way to play a classic card game or two. This is the category of g…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/03/16/carte-blanche-review/
about 1 year ago
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Switch 2 Direct Predictions
We are officially less than a month away from the Nintendo Direct that will reveal all the details on the Nintendo Switch 2. I thought it would be fun to make predictions on what we’ll be see…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/03/04/switch-2-direct-predictions/
about 1 year ago
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Wario64
about 1 year ago
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Random Game Wednesdays: Dragon’s Lair (SNES)
Dragon’s Lair is a 1983 arcade game by RDI Video Systems. Its most well known for featuring animation by Don Bluth of An American Tale and The Land Beford Time. Gameplay involved hitting the correc…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/02/19/random-game-wednesdays-dragons-lair-snes/
about 1 year ago
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Wario64
about 1 year ago
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@wario64.bsky.social
and repost for a chance to win 1 of 5 Steam codes for Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (courtesy of
@aspyr.com
). Giveaway ends Feb 18th, 6 PM PT Available now on PC and consoles
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Random Game Wednesdays: Medal of Honor (PlayStation)
The original PlayStation isn’t really known for its first person shooters, but there are a few notable ones. When I think of exclusive FPS game son the console, the one that I immediately think of …
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/02/05/random-game-wednesdays-metal-of-honor-playstation/
about 1 year ago
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Game Hunting 1/31/25
I never know what I’m going to find when I go to a retro game store. There’s definitely games that I keep an eye out for, but usually I’m just popping in and seeing what I find. I…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/01/31/game-hunting-1-31-25/
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Random Game Wednesdays: Silent Service (NES)
One of the interesting things about having a large retro collection is that there is a lot of games that I own that I’ve never played. I’m not even sure when I got Silent Service. It…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/01/29/random-game-wednesdays-silent-service-nes/
about 1 year ago
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Wario64
about 1 year ago
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Random Game Wednesdays: Illusion of Gaia (SNES)
The Super Nintendo was the console that I discovered RPGs on. I didn’t have my own yet, but I was at a friend’s house and he showed me Final Fantasy II (which is what we called IV back …
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/01/23/random-game-wednesdays-illusion-of-gaia-snes/
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Freedom Wars Remastered: Firstish Impressions
The PlayStation Vita is one of the few gaming platforms that I have absolutely no experience with. I just never felt a need to get one, which is a little weird, right? But ultimately, it doesn’t se…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/01/20/freedom-wars-remastered-firstish-impressions/#more-6993
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Hey, It’s The Switch 2!
I was going to write a Thursday edition of Random Game Wednesdays today, but there was something a little more important to talk about today. After tons of leaks, rumors, hopes, dreams, and almost …
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/01/17/hey-its-the-switch-2/
about 1 year ago
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Random Game Wednesdays: Legends of the Diamond (NES)
I don’t really care about sports games, typically, but there are a few that I do enjoy. These are typically older, more arcade-like games, stuff like Tecmo Super Bowl and NBA Jam. When it comes to …
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/01/08/random-game-wednesdays-legends-of-the-diamond-nes/
about 1 year ago
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Happy New Year! Here’s a list of. Y favorite games from last year!
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Top Ten Games of 2024
As we find ourselves at the start of a brand new year, we must partake in the most sacred of traditions. Of course, I’m talking about top ten lists of the best video games of the year. If you’re ho…
https://quartercircleforward.blog/2025/01/01/top-ten-games-of-2024/
about 1 year ago
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